*restless*

[bradygirl_12]

Restless tonight. All kinds of story thoughts whirring around in my head. I'll need to meditate before I go to bed or won't get to sleep for a long time.

WHY do I always fall hard for the teeny-tiny fandoms? Shutter Island will be microscopic, I KNOW, and yet I've already written a long story in my head (crossing over with Public Enemies), another small fandom. *sighs*

Why can't I be part of a BIG fandom? Okay, my first fandom was TOS and my first slash fandom was K/S, but damnit, I keep falling for the ones in which I have to scour for fic. If I hadn't started guns_fedoras, I'd still be beating the bushes for PE fic!

WHY must I always fall for sexy men in fedoras? ;)

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[bizarra.livejournal.com]

Welcome to my world. :( My fandom is tiny.. and even in that tiny scale, its a fandom of lurkers. And maybe 3 or 4 people who might write fic. Especially my OTP, which wasn't popular when the series was on the air in the late 90's.

But.. guys in fedoras. LOL (My fandom is set in the early 40's)

[bradygirl_12]

Welcome to my world. :( My fandom is tiny.. and even in that tiny scale, its a fandom of lurkers. And maybe 3 or 4 people who might write fic. Especially my OTP, which wasn't popular when the series was on the air in the late 90's.

We're misfits among misfits! ;)

But it's so damned frustrating! You want people to see what you see and love what you love, but of course it doesn't work that way. I've never been big on pushing my OTPs and fandoms because I dislike people who enter 'ship wars and try to declare their OTP/fandom the only one.

Lurkers must really be frustrating in a tiny fandom! :)

But.. guys in fedoras. LOL (My fandom is set in the early 40's)

Mmm, I'm lucky that my fedora fandoms (heh heh) have some incredibly sexy guys and gals. :)

[bizarra.livejournal.com]

It is frustrating. In our case its also very annoying because Remember WENN is not out on DVD and will likely never get an official release because AMC refuses to acknowledge the series exists at this point. *sigh*

I've found some small fandom communities, but I still feel like I'm talking to myself. LOL

Lurkers are very frustrating. there are over 200 people on the main mailing list, we're doing a series rewatch at the moment and all of 3 people are commenting. Maybe once a week. LOL *sigh*

So does mine. LOL There's also sexy Jeffy in a tux. And Hilary in anything she wears... *sigh*

[bradygirl_12]

It is frustrating. In our case its also very annoying because Remember WENN is not out on DVD and will likely never get an official release because AMC refuses to acknowledge the series exists at this point. *sigh*

Why is that? Copyright problems?

I've found some small fandom communities, but I still feel like I'm talking to myself. LOL

*grins*

Lurkers are very frustrating. there are over 200 people on the main mailing list, we're doing a series rewatch at the moment and all of 3 people are commenting. Maybe once a week. LOL *sigh*

Ouch!

So does mine. LOL There's also sexy Jeffy in a tux. And Hilary in anything she wears... *sigh*

Niiice! :)

[bizarra.livejournal.com]

Why is that? Copyright problems?

Nope. They own the show. No one knows why. There's a DVD company that has been talking to them for years to release it, but to no avail. Could be a regime change and the new regime wants nothing to do with it. Going theory is that they've lost or destroyed the Masters and don't want to admit to it.

Creator of the show has basically told us to bootleg at will, of course with the caveat that if we ever get an official release we'd all buy them immediately, which of course we would.

But then it could be that they've told everyone that Mad Men is their First original production. (Not that I am bitter. LOL)

[bradygirl_12]

Why is that? Copyright problems?

Nope. They own the show. No one knows why. There's a DVD company that has been talking to them for years to release it, but to no avail. Could be a regime change and the new regime wants nothing to do with it. Going theory is that they've lost or destroyed the Masters and don't want to admit to it.

That wouldn't surprise me! Though it's not on the same scale as NASA taping over the first moon landing (wtf!), it's ridiculous in this day and age to lose or destroy the masters of a show.

Creator of the show has basically told us to bootleg at will, of course with the caveat that if we ever get an official release we'd all buy them immediately, which of course we would.

Very generous of him! :)

But then it could be that they've told everyone that Mad Men is their First original production. (Not that I am bitter. LOL)

Talk about re-writing history! ;)

[mistressmarilyn.livejournal.com]

Me in my Lancer fandom; talk about a misfit among misfits. I'm part of a Yahoo group of 28 people, and I'm the only one who writes brother on brother. It's ridiculous.

But typical.

[bradygirl_12]

Me in my Lancer fandom; talk about a misfit among misfits. I'm part of a Yahoo group of 28 people, and I'm the only one who writes brother on brother. It's ridiculous.

But typical.

Oh, that does sound tiny! And people tend to shy away from brother/brother, though Wincest changed a lot of that. Though other shows did feature brother/brother: Simon & Simon was a show that generated a LOT of slash zines back in the '80s and '90s.

[virgo-n-vertigo.livejournal.com]

That sounds like an amazing crossover story though. I like Public Enemies. :) I'm still caught up in Supernatural myself. Currently writing a fic crossing over lots of different fandoms and putting in a few OCs that I've made up. I'm in the process of making profiles for them on InsaneJournal.

I hope you post your story! Can't wait to read it!

[bradygirl_12]

That sounds like an amazing crossover story though. I like Public Enemies. :)

You have good taste, m'dear! ;)

I'm still caught up in Supernatural myself. Currently writing a fic crossing over lots of different fandoms and putting in a few OCs that I've made up. I'm in the process of making profiles for them on InsaneJournal.

That sounds like fun and very creative! :)

I hope you post your story! Can't wait to read it!

Thank you! *beams*

It's in the idea stage right now but I do intend to write it when I get some other stuff off my plate first. :)

I can't NOT write it! The Muses are too insistent! :)

[virgo-n-vertigo.livejournal.com]

I can't NOT write it! The Muses are too insistent! :)

I know how that goes. I have all this stuff going on in my head though. It's hard to separate it all out. That's why I'm making profiles for my characters-even the ones from my fandom. I just need to connect with them and see how my view of them plays in as well. But all my muses are vying for my attention. Especially my Dean!Muse and my Jason!Muse. I'm like jeebus, guys! I'll get to ya!

[bradygirl_12]

I can't NOT write it! The Muses are too insistent! :)

I know how that goes. I have all this stuff going on in my head though. It's hard to separate it all out.

It's frustrating yet exhilirating. I prefer too much on my plate to too little as in writer's block! :)

But all my muses are vying for my attention. Especially my Dean!Muse and my Jason!Muse. I'm like jeebus, guys! I'll get to ya!

LOL! Pushy guys! :)

[northern-star.livejournal.com]

*hugs and positive vibes*

WHY must I always fall for sexy men in fedoras?

(*giggles*) ...because they're sexy men in fedoras. I think it's really very self-explanatory. lol!

Totally makes me want to go and watch The Untouchables again.

[bradygirl_12]

*hugs and positive vibes*

Aww, thanks, hon! *hugs*

WHY must I always fall for sexy men in fedoras?

(*giggles*) ...because they're sexy men in fedoras. I think it's really very self-explanatory. lol!

*giggles*

True! :)

Totally makes me want to go and watch The Untouchables again.

Oh, I loved that show as a kid! :)

[charliemc.livejournal.com]

You know, I like small fandoms. They can be a lot of fun!

WHY must I always fall for sexy men in fedoras?

Who can resist them??? (smile)

Keep on enjoying your fandoms. It's all good by me!

(hugs)

[bradygirl_12]

You know, I like small fandoms. They can be a lot of fun!

Oh, I do, too, but it's just frustrating when there isn't more fic!

*is greedy* ;)

WHY must I always fall for sexy men in fedoras?

Who can resist them??? (smile)

I certainly can't! :)

Keep on enjoying your fandoms. It's all good by me!

(hugs)

Maybe you and Marilyn will become Shutter Island fans once you've seen it! :)

*hugs*

[mistressmarilyn.livejournal.com]

I like small fandoms. When I was part of the Dark Knight fandom, it was exhausting. Huge and out of control.

I had more fun with The Prestige, frankly.

I also love 'rare slash.' Finding an interesting source and crossing characters over is part of the joy of fandom. Go for it!

[bradygirl_12]

I like small fandoms. When I was part of the Dark Knight fandom, it was exhausting. Huge and out of control.

That was enormous! I was part of the fandom, too, but mostly played in the Bruce/Jim corner. ;)

I had more fun with The Prestige, frankly.

Someday I will see that movie! :)

I also love 'rare slash.' Finding an interesting source and crossing characters over is part of the joy of fandom. Go for it!

Heh. There's definitely going to be slash in that crossover! :)

[cycnus39]

Because fedoras are pure sex.

I was thinking of starting a 1930s gangster roleplay game but I think I'd be the only player. :-(

[bradygirl_12]

Because fedoras are pure sex.

This! :)

I was thinking of starting a 1930s gangster roleplay game but I think I'd be the only player. :-(

You might find some others. I don't roleplay, but there are gangster fans out there! :)

[cycnus39]

Nah. I tried setting up a roleplay comm nearly three years ago now but there were no takers. I've come to terms with it. ;-)

[darthbatgirl.livejournal.com]

Because they are sexy men and fedoras? Come on the fedoras alone are drool worthy. (does not have a thing for fedoras, so totally not have a thing for them, nope not me "smiles")

Any way I hope you were able to settle the bunnies and get to sleep.

[bradygirl_12]

Because they are sexy men and fedoras? Come on the fedoras alone are drool worthy. (does not have a thing for fedoras, so totally not have a thing for them, nope not me "smiles")

Nope, not you! ;)

Any way I hope you were able to settle the bunnies and get to sleep.

I was! I did a little meditation and cleared my mind. :)

[hitokaji.livejournal.com]

But I like PE too,even though I've never drawn any fanart! :)
I like being in big fandom. It seems like I can get more and more ideas for my own story from reading other people's story.

[bradygirl_12]

But I like PE too,even though I've never drawn any fanart! :)

Yay, I didn't know that!

You should totally draw something! It's your chance to draw Christian in a fedora! ;)

I like being in big fandom. It seems like I can get more and more ideas for my own story from reading other people's story.

It certainly helps stimulate the Muses! I'm glad DC isn't mega-huge but big enough for LOTS of stories. :)

[hpstrangelove.livejournal.com]

Small fandoms are interesting - I don't care so much about the main canon as I do about reading how writers slash things - that's what draws me in. And if I don't know the show, I just treat the fanfics as original fics.

They filmed part of PE in a town near my hometown and some of my relatives went and met JD there, so I kind of got interested in PE because of that.

I've been bookmarking all your PE related fics to read when I have time because I love your writing. I'm sure I'll do the same with Shutter Island too if you write anything in that fandom! Hopefully one day I'll find the time to catch up on my reading and I can finally leave a decent comment.

[bradygirl_12]

Small fandoms are interesting - I don't care so much about the main canon as I do about reading how writers slash things - that's what draws me in. And if I don't know the show, I just treat the fanfics as original fics.

I agree with you about canon.

They filmed part of PE in a town near my hometown and some of my relatives went and met JD there, so I kind of got interested in PE because of that.

Coo! :)

I've been bookmarking all your PE related fics to read when I have time because I love your writing. I'm sure I'll do the same with Shutter Island too if you write anything in that fandom! Hopefully one day I'll find the time to catch up on my reading and I can finally leave a decent comment.

Awesome and thank you! I look forward to any comments you make! :)

[zarabithia.livejournal.com]

;) My problem is big pairings within fandoms. The minute everyone else falls for it, I lose interest. Not on purpose! I just ... do. It's an odd and frustrating thing.

And guys in fedoras are sexy. ;)

[bradygirl_12]

;) My problem is big pairings within fandoms. The minute everyone else falls for it, I lose interest. Not on purpose! I just ... do. It's an odd and frustrating thing.

It's because you're perverse, m'dear. Nothing wrong with that! ;)

And guys in fedoras are sexy. ;)

Totally! :)

[ava-jamison.livejournal.com]

Hee. Can't resist a good-looking man in a fedora, myself.

[bradygirl_12]

Hee. Can't resist a good-looking man in a fedora, myself.

It takes a lot of willpower! ;)

[ldhenson.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean about small fandoms--I'm still dismayed that Sky Captain fandom is pretty much gone. It started off strong, with some fantastic stories, and six months later was more or less DOA.

And there's been fandoms where no one else goes for a certain pairing, or some in which I'm only in the mood for gen but can't find much that isn't either het or slash.

Were I a more prolific writer I'd do something about that, but alas I'm not :-/

[bradygirl_12]

I know what you mean about small fandoms--I'm still dismayed that Sky Captain fandom is pretty much gone. It started off strong, with some fantastic stories, and six months later was more or less DOA.

It can be so frustrating! Small fandoms can be fun, but then you're faced with a dearth of fic and such, though I've been blessed with Public Enemies fandom being pretty creative. I'd love to see more fic written, but maybe my stuff will be inspirational. :)

And there's been fandoms where no one else goes for a certain pairing, or some in which I'm only in the mood for gen but can't find much that isn't either het or slash.

That's an interesting dilemma.

Were I a more prolific writer I'd do something about that, but alas I'm not :-/

True! It's helped that I can put my own work out there, and hopefully someone likes it. :)

[jen-rock.livejournal.com]

I'm a fan of a lot of fandoms and I often prefer the smaller ones. There's less fics and discussions but it's easier to keep track of them. I gave up on huge fandoms like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter except for specific authors and story searches because it was just impossible to feel like I was really a part of it.

In smaller fandoms, I've often found that fans are more dedicated to producing good fics. That's a generalization, of course, but the amount of crap in larger fandoms can be a big turn-off.

[bradygirl_12]

I'm a fan of a lot of fandoms and I often prefer the smaller ones. There's less fics and discussions but it's easier to keep track of them. I gave up on huge fandoms like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter except for specific authors and story searches because it was just impossible to feel like I was really a part of it.

The big fandoms can be intimidating. You certainly can't keep up with everything! It was worse in the days before the 'Net when you had to shell out money for zines! ;)

In smaller fandoms, I've often found that fans are more dedicated to producing good fics. That's a generalization, of course, but the amount of crap in larger fandoms can be a big turn-off.

Very true! The only problem with the smaller fandoms is while you get quality, you might get very few fics, and when you've got a craving, it's frustrating.

[ladybugkay.livejournal.com]

Okay, so I have yet to see both Shutter Island and Public Enemies. The last movie I saw in theatres was Sherlock Holmes, which I adored and have had on pre-order from Amazon since it showed up there. *pauses to bask in the Holmes/Watson homoeroticism*

That being said, I completely know where you're coming from with regard to falling for itsy bitsy fandoms. There are a couple of things I am extremely fannish about that have very, very little - if any - fic, and it's extremely frustrating. There's nothing to satisfy that craving, and if you do want to write something yourself, and are capable of doing so, there's no readership for it.

*stamps feet in childish frustration and points to very pointed icon*

[bradygirl_12]

Okay, so I have yet to see both Shutter Island and Public Enemies. The last movie I saw in theatres was Sherlock Holmes, which I adored and have had on pre-order from Amazon since it showed up there. *pauses to bask in the Holmes/Watson homoeroticism*

*grins*

I'm very lucky I saw SH on the big screen! It's gone from the theaters now. Pretty good run, considering it debuted on Christmas Day.

I can highly recommend the other films. If you like period pieces, you'll probably like these. There's violence in PE, but it's a gangster flick, so no surprise there. :) Beautiful sets and costumes, and a compelling story. There is a scene between Johnny Depp's and Christian Bale's characters that just sizzles!

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller and can be very intense with some disturbing imagery, but I'd still recommend it. The atmosphere of the film is riveting.

That being said, I completely know where you're coming from with regard to falling for itsy bitsy fandoms. There are a couple of things I am extremely fannish about that have very, very little - if any - fic, and it's extremely frustrating. There's nothing to satisfy that craving, and if you do want to write something yourself, and are capable of doing so, there's no readership for it.

*stamps feet in childish frustration and points to very pointed icon*

*laughs*

Frustration abounds! :)

And even in a pretty big fandom like DC, sometimes you 'ship a pair that isn't one of the most popular. So you try and get what you can! :)